Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home

On September 11, 2001, the town of Gander, Newfoundland sheltered approximately 6,600 airline passengers whose flights were diverted following the terrorist attacks in the United States. As of 2026, the town is marking the 25th anniversary of those events while U.S.-Canada trade tensions have intensified. Local officials have acknowledged differing perspectives on how to commemorate the anniversary given the current diplomatic climate between the two countries.

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